The Ice Age Trail Alliance is thrilled to announce Weyerhaeuser as the next official Ice Age Trail Community. This partnership highlights the community’s dedication to supporting the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, which runs near the village.
As an Ice Age Trail Community, Weyerhaeuser joins a group of 23 communities that are committed to enhancing awareness of the Ice Age Trail and the outdoor opportunities it provides. In return, the Ice Age Trail Alliance will promote Weyerhaeuser as a hiker destination to its ardent base of Trail enthusiasts and volunteers. They will be encouraged to visit Weyerhaeuser and its businesses while in the area.
An estimated 4.65 million people experienced the Trail in 2023, generating an economic impact of $431 million.
“The designation as an Ice Age Trail Community formalizes Weyerhaeuser ’s ongoing efforts to support the Trail,” says Amy Lord, Outreach and Education Manager for the Ice Age Trail Alliance. “And it allows the Alliance to shine a spotlight on Weyerhaeuser for others to discover.”
A Growing Outdoor Destination
Nestled in a region of natural beauty, Weyerhaeuser offers hikers convenient access to more than 33 miles of Ice Age Trail in Rusk County. It also offers a range of amenities that hikers need like local restaurants and lodging.
"Being designated as an Ice Age Trail Community is an honor for Weyerhaeuser," said David Wierzba, President of the Weyerhaeuser Area Community Club, Inc. "This partnership will encourage more people to explore our area while experiencing the beauty of the Trail. We look forward to welcoming hikers and showing them all Weyerhaeuser has to offer."
“A great thing about the Ice Age Trail is that it encourages exploration,” says Luke Kloberdanz, Executive Director and CEO of the Ice Age Trail Alliance. “It gives people from all over the state -- and country -- reasons to visit lesser-known communities in our state.
“Time and again, hikers tell us they never realized Wisconsin was so beautiful or that its small towns are so great until they started exploring the Ice Age Trail,” he says.
Trail Community Designation Celebration -- Saturday, October 5
To make Weyerhaeuser ’s designation as an Ice Age Trail Community official, there will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony, celebration, and community dinner. All Weyerhaeuser residents, Trail enthusiasts, and Trail volunteers are invited to attend.
Saturday, October 5
- 5:00 – 6:00 pm: Ribbon Cutting and Official Designation Ceremony with community officials and Monty the Mammoth (the official mascot of the Ice Age Trail)) at the Soo Line Depot
- 6:15 pm: Community Dinner at the Park Pavilion
There is a suggested donation for dinner: $10 when you register in advance or $20 the night of.
Register in advance here.
Get to Weyerhaeuser early: the Soo Line Depot and Weyerhaeuser Historical Society Museum will be open at noon on October 5 for visitors.
About the Ice Age National Scenic Trail:
The Ice Age National Scenic Trail is a 1,200-mile footpath contained entirely within Wisconsin. It traverses the state from St. Croix Falls in the west, to Sturgeon Bay in the east, going as far south as Janesville. One of 11 National Scenic Trails, the Ice Age Trail highlights the landscapes that were carved out by ancient glaciers, which happen to be some of the most beautiful areas in the state. There are 24 designated as Ice Age Trail Communities along the Trail. Approximately 60% of Wisconsin residents live within 20 miles of the Ice Age Trail.
Last Update: Sep 13, 2024 12:02 pm CDT
